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The Involvement & Engagement Officer will play a crucial role in delivering the new patient and public involvement and engagement strategy for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The role forms part of the Involvement & Engagement team, which sits in the Information and Involvement (I&I) department.

The team acts as a focal point for patient and public involvement at the charity, working to ensure that people with lived experience shape and inform projects and activity across ARUK. You will help to manage a key group of lived experience involvement volunteers, facilitate and deliver involvement activity and set the standards and processes for meaningful involvement.

The team also delivers public engagement initiatives, with the aim of making dementia research accessible and inspiring to the public through events and participatory projects and supporting researchers to deliver engagement. The team also supports fundraising colleagues and activities through helping to embed and enhance ways to engage supporters with dementia research.

The team forms part of the busy Policy, Communications & Involvement directorate and works closely with colleagues both within the directorate and across the charity. The I&I department’s mission is to improve understanding of dementia and the diseases which cause it and encourage and support the public and people affected by dementia to get involved in research.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Working with the Involvement & Engagement Manager, implement ARUK’s public involvement and engagement strategy.

· Facilitate, plan and deliver the work of the Lived Experience Involvement Group, including liaising with members and providing dementia specific assistance, arranging logistics for meetings, responding to queries, liaising with internal stakeholders.

· Support the recruitment of new lived experience representatives, with a focus on improving representation from people with a dementia diagnosis and those from underserved communities.

· Responsibility to ensure records relating to involvement work are kept up to date in line with ARUK policies and procedures.

· Helping to develop and deliver training on engagement and involvement for the Group, colleagues and the research community, working with the Research Involvement Manager.

· Work closely with the Policy team, sharing knowledge and insights and supporting their work to involve people with lived experience. Collaborate on special projects relating to involvement as appropriate.

· Act as a champion for public involvement across ARUK, effectively communicating the importance of involvement in the charity’s work and supporting colleagues to effectively incorporate involvement into key projects and initiatives.

· Working with the Involvement & Engagement Manager to produce ongoing evaluation of the involvement and engagement programme, proactively coming up with suggestions for new initiatives and continuous improvement of the programme.

· Working with the Involvement & Engagement Manager, deliver Inspire Fund, our public engagement grant scheme. Manage the application and post-award processes, maintain engagement with grant holders and support them in the delivery of their projects.

· Seek opportunities for public facing activity, that engage people with the topic of dementia and the importance of research, in line with ARUK’s strategic goals.

· Support colleagues to effectively engage with their audiences, creating and maintaining compelling activities and resources that bring dementia research to life.

· Keep up to date with patient and public engagement and involvement sectors to identify emerging knowledge and best practice that might benefit ARUK’s work. Take part in groups that support professional development around involvement and engagement.

What we are looking for:

· Coordinating or delivering public engagement and/or patient and public involvement.

· Project management experience, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

· Experience of discussing and communicating health or research matters with the public.

· Experience building and managing relationships with colleagues and external partners.

· Ability to translate complex science for a lay audience.

· Strong and effective written and spoken communication skills, ability to tailor to lay audiences.

· Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and their families.

· Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.

· Excellent organisational skills; the ability to coordinate various projects with different deadlines.

· A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences to a high level.

· Creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to identify opportunities and develop initiatives relating to involvement and engagement.

· Ability to work with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.

· Good IT skills.

· Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK occasionally and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 8th December 2024, with interviews likely to be held on the 12th & 13th December 2024. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Role Description: To support Director and Staff of Hackney Night Shelter for a period of 3 months (extension of the role may be possible but not guaranteed). This role is required to be in-person on site, Well Street, Hackney.

Leadership, management and governance

· Day to day operational leadership and management of the staff team (7) including its volunteers

· Oversight of HR activity, including staff recruitment, supervision and management, staff and volunteer training and development

· Be responsible for management of both night shelter sites overseeing maintenance (contractors) buildings

· Ensure effective guest referral, support and move on management and maintain occupancy levels across both shelters

· Liaise with Board as required

· Day to day budgetary and financial management of expenditure and programme of income generation activities

Stakeholder management

· Network and sustain good day to day working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, supporters, suppliers and referral organisations

· Maintain good awareness of local services and partnerships with other providers and groups, where appropriate

Resources management, including IT and office

· Take overall responsibility for resources and office management, including office equipment, IT, leases, insurance and contracts etc.       

 Other

• Responsible for Health and Safety, Data Protection (GDPR), Equality and Diversity
• Act as the Safeguarding Lead for the charity
• Maintain administrative processes
• Flexibility will be required within reason with supporting the team with practical tasks, e.g. supporting the rota if needed, covering an early or late covering a Whatsapp Weekend

This role is responsible for setting and delivering the fundraising strategy and meeting fundraising
targets for Lakeland Arts. Leading a team and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and
Senior Team, this position suits a fundraising professional with a track record of securing high level
income, strong and inclusive leadership skills and the ability to develop successful relationships.
Areas of responsibility include leading capital projects, corporate and major donor income
generation and providing leadership and direction for the Membership and individual giving
schemes led by the Development Officer. Working with the Development Office and a Development
Assistant you will build, grow and nurture relationships with supporters and external stakeholders to
raise funds to support our programme of exhibitions, participation activities and conservation
projects.

Founded in 2007, Electric Storm Youth (ESY) is a youth work charity based in Lancing, West Sussex. We run a full range of youth-based programmes, including young carers support, mental health counselling, general youth sessions, LGBTQ+ sessions, street-based (detached) youth work, mentoring and work-experience.

ESY currently support around 200 young people by working to improve their personal and social development, teaching them new skills, and improving the quality of their lives.

We are looking for an experienced Business/Office Manager to join our team to support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senior Youth Work Manager, Board of Directors/Trustees and our wider team of youth workers and volunteers as well as providing general business administration and office management. 

This role offers lots of opportunity to bring your business management skills to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the operational side of the charity.

Based in one of St Giles’ offices across Wales - Cardiff, Newport, Swansea or Wrexham with frequent travel across Wales and hybrid working.

Ref: FBD-242

Are you an influential, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven record of managing and supervising staff to successfully deliver services with KPIs, quality standards and/or targets?  Do you have experience of working in or managing services supporting male offenders (age 18+) in community settings?

If so, St Giles is looking for a Financial Wellbeing Project Manager to join our team and support the management of HMPPS Contracts delivering Financial Wellbeing services across Wales.

About St Giles Trust 
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this vital role

Our successful candidate’s focus will be to provide operational management support across one or more contracts awarded by the HMPPS to deliver Finance, Benefit and Debt (FBD) services in Wales.  This will see you provide leadership and operational management support in debt and welfare benefits to a team of Financial Wellbeing Coaches (FWCs), Team Leaders and Administration team employed in the delivery of the contracts, and to plan and support the day-to-day workload for the team and setting performance objectives with the team and monitor progress.

You will also be expected to monitor and manage all aspects of delivery and performance to ensure compliance with policy and procedures and to manage partnerships including local and national delivery partners and any agencies with whom we are developing referral arrangements. Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with local Wales Probation managers and staff and other external stakeholders is an essential part of this role, as is providing regular reports in a range of formats to the Service Manager and monitoring use of the Customer Approved Database including regular reports on usage to ensure accuracy and timeliness of inputting by teams.

What we are looking for

• Experience of working in or managing services supporting challenging people
• Experience in working in or managing multi-agency partnerships working towards common objectives and outcomes
• Evidence of training at specialist level in money and/or welfare benefits advice from an accredited training provider
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of managing a caseload
• Wide range of money advice knowledge, budgeting, dealing with priority and non-priority debts, County Court/High Court options, insolvency options and welfare benefits
• Ability to coach and mentor staff to motivate and facilitate optimum performance in a team
• Strong IT, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.

We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

To apply please request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.

Closing date: 11:00pm 8th December 2024. Interview date: Tuesday 17th December 2024. 

Ydych chi'n unigolyn dylanwadol, cydweithredol a thosturiol sydd â hanes profedig o reoli a goruchwylio staff i ddarparu gwasanaethau gyda dangosyddion perfformiad allweddol (KPI), safonau ansawdd a/neu dargedau yn llwyddiannus? Oes gennych chi brofiad o reoli neu weithio mewn gwasanaethau sy'n cefnogi troseddwyr gwrywaidd (18+ oed) mewn lleoliadau cymunedol?

Os felly, mae St Giles yn chwilio am Reolwr Prosiect Lles Ariannol i ymuno â'n tîm a chefnogi'r gwaith o reoli contractau HMPPS sy'n darparu gwasanaethau lles ariannol ledled Cymru.

Am Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles
Elusen uchelgeisiol, sefydledig sy'n helpu pobl sy'n wynebu adfyd i ddod o hyd i swyddi, cartref a'r cymorth cywir y mae ei angen arnynt. Yn ganolog i'n hethos mae ein cred bod pobl sydd â phrofiad uniongyrchol o oresgyn problemau, megis cefndir troseddol, digartrefedd, dibyniaeth a bod mewn gang, yn allweddol i newid cadarnhaol mewn eraill.

Am y rôl hanfodol hon

Ffocws ein hymgeisydd llwyddiannus fydd darparu cymorth rheoli gweithredol ar draws un neu fwy o gontractau a ddyfernir gan HMPPS i ddarparu gwasanaethau Cyllid, Budd-dal a Dyled (FBD) yng Nghymru. Bydd hyn yn golygu eich bod yn darparu cymorth arweinyddiaeth a rheolaeth weithredol mewn dyled a budd-daliadau lles i dîm o Hyfforddwyr Lles Ariannol (FWC), arweinwyr tîm a thîm gweinyddol a gyflogir wrth gyflawni'r contractau, ac i gynllunio a chefnogi llwyth gwaith dydd i ddydd y tîm, a gosod amcanion perfformiad gyda'r tîm a monitro cynnydd.

Bydd disgwyl i chi hefyd fonitro a rheoli pob agwedd ar gyflawni a pherfformiad er mwyn sicrhau cydymffurfiaeth â pholisi a gweithdrefnau, a rheoli partneriaethau gan gynnwys partneriaid cyflenwi lleol a chenedlaethol ac unrhyw asiantaethau yr ydym yn datblygu trefniadau atgyfeirio â hwy. Mae datblygu a chynnal perthynas waith gref gyda rheolwyr a staff lleol Prawf Cymru a rhanddeiliaid allanol eraill yn rhan hanfodol o'r rôl hon, yn ogystal â darparu adroddiadau rheolaidd mewn amrywiaeth o fformatau i'r Rheolwr Gwasanaeth a monitro'r defnydd o'r Gronfa Ddata a Gymeradwyir gan Gwsmeriaid, gan gynnwys adroddiadau rheolaidd ar ddefnydd i sicrhau cywirdeb ac amseroldeb mewnbynnu gan dimau.

Am beth rydym yn chwilio

• Profiad o weithio neu reoli gwasanaethau sy'n cefnogi pobl heriol.
• Profiad o weithio mewn neu reoli partneriaethau amlasiantaeth sy'n gweithio tuag at amcanion a chanlyniadau cyffredin.
• Tystiolaeth o hyfforddiant ar lefel arbenigol mewn arian a/neu gyngor ar fudd-dal lles gan ddarparwr hyfforddiant achrededig.
• Gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth o ofynion rheoli llwyth achos.
• Ystod eang o wybodaeth am gyngor ariannol, cyllidebu, delio â dyledion blaenoriaeth ac nad ydynt yn flaenoriaeth, opsiynau Llys Sirol/Uchel Lys, opsiynau ansolfedd, a budd-daliadau lles.
• Gallu i hyfforddi a mentora staff i gymell a hwyluso'r perfformiad gorau posib o fewn tîm.
• Sgiliau TG, rhyngbersonol a chyfathrebu cryf, ar lafar ac yn ysgrifenedig.

Fel sefydliad sy'n gweithio gyda phlant ac oedolion wrth risg, rydym wedi ymrwymo i amddiffyn, diogelu a hyrwyddo diogelwch ein cleientiaid, a bydd angen Gwiriad DBS Plant ac Oedolion Uwch a Gwiriad y Rhestr Gwahardd rhag Gweithio gyda Phlant.

Rydym yn mynd ati i annog pobl sydd â phrofiad personol o'r system cyfiawnder troseddol neu brofiad byw o'r materion y mae'r grŵp cleientiaid hwn yn eu hwynebu i wneud cais am y rôl hon.

Yn gyfnewid am hyn, gallwch ddisgwyl cyflog cystadleuol, lwfans gwyliau hael, pensiwn staff, gweithio hyblyg, rhaglen fentora, gwasanaeth cyngor a chwnsela, sesiynau therapyddion clinigol, yswiriant bywyd (4 x cyflog blynyddol), dyddiau diog, benthyciad tocyn tymor, rhaglen buddion gweithwyr, taleb gofal llygaid, a llawer mwy.

Rydym yn gyflogwr hyderus o ran ecwiti a chynhwysiant. Rydym yn croesawu pob cais, ac rydym yn annog yn arbennig ceisiadau gan bobl o'r mwyafrif byd-eang (du, brown, aml-etifeddiaeth), a'r rhai sy'n nodi eu bod yn anabl, niwro-eang, niwroamrywiol, gydag unrhyw nodweddion gwarchodedig a/neu rwystrau neu heriau cymdeithasol. Rydym yn gwerthfawrogi'r effaith rymusol ac addysgiadol y gall pob profiad byw ac amrywiaeth meddwl ei gynnig i'r sefydliad.

Bydd St Giles yn gwarantu cyfweld â phob ymgeisydd anabl sy'n bodloni'r meini prawf gofynnol a nodir yn y Disgrifiad Swydd ar gyfer y swydd wag.

I wneud cais, gofynnwch am ffurflen gais gan ein Tîm Adnoddau Dynol, drwy'r botwm ymgeisio, gan nodi teitl a rhif cyfeirnod y swydd.

We are looking for an exceptional Finance & Operations Director, for an interim one-year period, to help us ensure that all aspects of the charity and the Centre run smoothly and efficiently, and to provide effective financial management.

We are based at our beautiful Grade 2 listed building in Southwark. Our Centre houses an amazing collection of 25,000 children’s books as well as being a training and event centre for teachers, publishers and everyone else who works with children’s literature and cares about children’s literacy. We have a friendly, talented and committed team working both from the Centre and remotely. The post holder would be required to work at our Centre at least one day per week but may work remotely for the remainder of their hours.

As we are currently undergoing a restructure of the team, we will consider most models of part-time hours, from 2 to 4 days per week, year-round or term-time only. On application, please detail your availability and preferences for working between 15 and 30 hours per week.

Reporting to our Chief Executive, our Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) will:

· Lead in the production of financial planning, reporting, monitoring and forecasting that assists in making sound financial management and strategic decisions. 

· Oversee the management of CLPE finances prudently to deliver excellent service within budget. 

· Act as the Company Secretary ensuring the charity’s compliance with the requirements of Companies House and the Charity Commission.

The person we are looking for will have:

· a formal accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

· amazing organisational skills and the ability to work and manage others under pressure

· excellent attention to detail and a commitment to evolving systems and processes that make everything more efficient

· the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a wide range of people within and outside of the organisation

· knowledge of building management is desirable

· a willingness to engage, negotiate and hold suppliers accountable for quality service provision

A generous holiday allowance is provided - 30 days a year for a full time plus Bank Holidays and closure between Christmas and New Year.

If you are interested in being part of our team and taking on this key role, we’d love to hear from you. We are scheduling interviews as applications are received. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now with your CV and a statement detailing how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Job Purpose

This position will lead the established department/s in order to deliver on key priority areas of the Strategic Plan in the areas of: soil, climate and water; integrated crop management and pest ecology; mechanization and post-harvest; crop modeling and technology targeting; remote sensing; adoption; nutrition; and livelihoods, gender and youth issues in agrifood systems. The position will have a key role in strengthening the Institute’s role as a key provider of rice-agrifood systems based outcomes leveraging IRRI’s scientific expertise, international convening role, trusted advisor status, and extensive partnerships network. In addition to being a recognized international expert in the field, the successful applicant will have the leadership experience, standing and personal qualities required to provide inspirational leadership to a group of Research Unit Leaders who will be leading contributions into IRRI’s new cross-institutional functions, and provide strategic guidance in research innovations, partnerships and delivery of program and projects. Department Leaders have a critical role in shaping IRRI’s research for development agenda by bringing together discipline based teams organized through Research Units with cross-institutional functions, in order to ensure both the research and delivery imperatives of IRRI are met.

This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and is open for international applications.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary and cross-functional groups to ensure that the Department and Research Unit goals and priorities are aligned with IRRI’s overall strategy, priorities,target goals, and values
• Contribute collaboratively to the Institute-wide research management team reporting to the Deputy Director General for Research in order to ensure cross-disciplinary, crosssite, and cross functional collaboration across all of IRRI
• Ensure accountability of Research Unit Leaders to deliver research outcomes in compliance with donor requirements and IRRI’s policies and procedures
• Work as part of a team to bring in new resources to support IRRI’s research for development objectives
• Facilitate the identification of research priorities and optimum usage of IRRI’s resources
• Promote, sustain and develop new strategic partnerships and alliances with public and private stakeholders to cultivate collaborative research programs
• Act as a catalyst and champion of IRRI-wide changes to achieve IRRI’s mission and goals
• Coordinate with IRRI’s Leadership Team, through the DDG-R, in the execution of the Department and Research Unit goals and priorities
• Represent IRRI in research fora, local and international conferences to sustain and develop working relationship with new target investors, donors, government partners, communities and private institutions
• Advocate IRRI’s research for development in international research fora to enhance the IRRI’s brand across different regions
• Engage with IRRI’s national and regional partners to understand their needs and objectives and to provide complementary research for development capacity and programs fulfilling their identified needs
• Facilitate the development, alignment and integration of Research Units operational plans, objectives and key performance indicators
• Lead and facilitate the completion and delivery of research for development outcomes and ensure compliance to funder requirements within agreed timeframes
• Harness the synergy and nurture the creativity of individual staff, multidisciplinary and cross functional research teams to generate innovative research programs and secure new sources of funding
• Ensure high performance research for development delivery from the department in order to achieve maximum success with investors, donors, partners, and users
• Manage, develop and monitor the performance of Research Unit Leaders to ensure the quality and continuous growth of human resources and to build high performing teams

Qualifications

• PhD degree in one of the following areas: soil, climate and water, pest ecology, integrated crop management, mechanization and post-harvest, crop modeling and technology targeting, remote sensing, adoption, nutrition, or livelihoods, gender and youth issues in agrifood systems
• Recognized international leader in a relevant science field
• Significant multicultural and multidisciplinary management experience

Skills Required

Mandatory

• Understand research for development challenges and opportunities
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent advocacy, presentation, influencing and entrepreneurial skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Proven ability to establish high level of cooperation and alliances

Preferred

• Work experience in Asia or Africa

Applications

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the qualifications, competencies, skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources and Organizational Development Office, Ms. Anna Junsay with a subject: Application – Research Director, SIRS - your full name.

The position is urgent and will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found. Only qualified applicants with relevant skills and experience will be contacted. We recommend applying as soon as possible and not later than 4 December 2024.

We have ambitious goals here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of IT to join us to be part of the team that make them a reality. The RCR is a charity with a focus on supporting doctors who deliver medical imaging and cancer services and we require a passionate and dynamic IT professional to helps us continue making a difference.

As Head of IT, you will lead the strategic planning for the function, playing a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of the RCR, leading on all technology related matters across the RCR with responsibility for ensuring our IT offer remains current, efficient and effective to support our mission and strategic objectives. You will also lead and motivate our reputable high-performing IT team, managing operations to ensure excellent IT service support to the organisation is a constant. 

What you will do: 

• Lead the strategic development of the IT function.
• Provide leadership to the IT team, galvanising them around the goals. 
• Develop an in-depth understanding of our internal IT and systems infrastructure to advise on business needs. 
• Understand the function at an operational level, ensuring processes are designed appropriately and delivered consistently well. 
• Lead and develop the RCR’s programme and change boards to maintain effective oversight of changes to IT applications and digital services.
• Ensure the IT team delivers excellent customer service.
• Create and maintain effective IT Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans that ensure the RCR can respond to challenges.
• Develop, agree and manage the IT revenue and capital expenditure budgets. 

What you will need: 

• A strong understanding of enterprise technology solutions in a digital world.
• Skilled leader and staff manager, able to lead, motivate and develop a team. 
• Experience of setting, agreeing and implementing a strategic plan.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence. 
• Strong analytical and evaluative skills. 
• Ability to plan and prioritise a substantial programme of work.

If you are an outward facing IT and programme management professional who puts the users and business needs first we encourage you to find out more about the position, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the Head of IT candidate pack.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Job Purpose

This position will lead the established department/s in order to deliver on key priority areas of the Strategic Plan in the areas of: breeding for unfavorable environments, breeding for favorable environments, quantitative genetics and biometrics (related to plant breeding), seed and delivery systems, and germplasm evaluation, host plant resistance, and including market access and nutrition traits and abiotic stress tolerance. The position will have a key role in strengthening the Institute’s role as a key provider of dynamic and innovative pre-breeding and breeding research outcomes leveraging IRRI’s scientific expertise, international convening role, trusted advisor status, and extensive partnerships network. This position provides the overall leadership for accelerating the development of new rice varieties and hybrids in all major rice-growing environments, with a particular emphasis on targeted product development pipelines that, based on clear product profiles, utilize molecular breeding approaches and distributed germplasm evaluation networks to maximize genetic gains. New breeding systems and tools have been put in place in the Rice Breeding Innovation department, however further innovative and cost-effective tools and breeding systems will need to be identified, developed and implemented to achieve the goals of making the IRRI breeding program the pre-eminent public sector cereal breeding program globally.

The Rice Breeding Innovations Research Director is responsible for assuring success in a global context, while focusing on South Asia, Southeast Asia and Eastern and Southern Africa. The position also requires an understanding of breeding information management systems, intellectual property, and an ability to work with the private sector with the assistance of business development specialists. In addition to being a recognized international expert in the field, the successful applicant will have the leadership and change management experience, standing and personal qualities required to provide inspirational leadership to a group of Research Unit Leaders, and provide strategic guidance in research innovations, partnerships and delivery of programs and projects. Department Leaders have a critical role in shaping IRRI’s research for development agenda by bringing together discipline based teams organized through Research units with cross-institutional functions, in order to ensure both the research and delivery imperatives of IRRI are met.

This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and is open for international applications.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary and cross-functional groups to ensure that the Department and Research Unit goals and priorities are aligned with IRRI’s overall strategy, priorities, target goals, and values
• Contribute collaboratively to the Institute-wide research management team reporting to the Deputy Director General for Research in order to ensure cross-disciplinary, cross site, and cross functional collaboration across all of IRRI
• Ensure accountability of Research Unit Leaders to deliver research outcomes in compliance with donor requirements and IRRI’s policies and procedures
• Work as part of a team to bring in new resources to support IRRI’s research for development objectives
• Facilitate the identification of research priorities and optimum usage of IRRI’s resources
• Promote, sustain and develop new strategic partnerships and alliances with public and private stakeholders to cultivate collaborative research programs
• Act as a catalyst and champion of IRRI-wide changes to achieve IRRI’s mission and goals
• Coordinate with IRRI’s Leadership Team, through the DDG-R, in the execution of the Department and Research Unit goals and priorities
• Represent IRRI in research fora, local and international conferences to sustain and develop working relationship with new target investors, donors, government partners, communities and private institutions
• Advocate IRRI’s research for development in international research fora to enhance the IRRI’s brand across different regions
• Engage with IRRI’s national and regional partners to understand their needs and objectives and to provide complementary research for development capacity and programs fulfilling their identified needs
• Facilitate the development, alignment and integration of Research Units operational plans, objectives and key performance indicators 
• Lead and facilitate the completion and delivery of research for development outcomes and ensure compliance to funder requirements within agreed timeframes
• Harness the synergy and nurture the creativity of individual staff, multidisciplinary and cross functional research teams to generate innovative research programs and secure new sources of funding
• Ensure high performance research for development delivery from the department in order to achieve maximum success with investors, donors, partners, and users
• Manage, develop and monitor the performance of Research Unit Leaders to ensure the quality and continuous growth of human resources and to build high performing teams

Qualifications

• PhD degree and subsequent experience in plant breeding
• Recognized as an innovative international leader in a relevant science field
• Significant multicultural and multidisciplinary management experience

Skills Required

Mandatory

• Understand research for development challenges and opportunities
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent advocacy, presentation, influencing and entrepreneurial skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Proven ability to establish high level of cooperation and alliances

Preferred

• Work experience in Asia or Africa

Applications

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the qualifications, competencies, skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources and Organizational Development Office, Ms. Anna Junsay with a subject: Application – Research Director, RBI - your full name.

The position is urgent and will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found. Only qualified applicants with relevant skills and experience will be contacted. We recommend applying as soon as possible and not later than 4 December 2024.

Job Purpose

IRRI has given a high priority to growing our work and impact in Africa. The Regional Director will be responsible for providing strategic and practical insights and follow-through to position and grow IRRI in Africa. The Director will ensure a strong reputation for IRRI in relation to our capability to bring big solutions to issues critical for Africa like rural poverty, resilience and sustainability, nutrition/health and national economic advancements. 

The Director will lead the development and implementation of an overall Africa strategy as well as country strategies for IRRI's research needs, outreach, capacity strengthening, partnerships and resource mobilization. This will include identification and development of project opportunities, focusing on key contributions IRRI can make to develop the agriculture and food system in target countries in the region.

The Director will represent IRRI's interests before governments in Africa and liaise closely with relevant government offices and agencies. Act as one of the chief spokespersons for IRRI in Africa and interact with a wide range of national and international partners and donors to seek new opportunities for research and partnerships, including fundraising, private and public-private sector partnerships.

The Director will also advise IRRI management and scientists on regional and national developments, emerging issues for research, new opportunities for funding, and appropriate policies and procedures for working and traveling in the region. Manage IRRI's relations with CGIAR centers, other international organizations and development agencies operating in the region.

This position will be based at the IRRI Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya and is open for international applications.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To position IRRI and its reputation as a major contributor to critical issues in Africa
• To significantly grow IRRI in Africa to better achieve our mission to impact on rural poverty, climate resilience, the environmental sustainability and nutrition/health
• Lead the development and implementation of an overall Africa strategy as well as country strategies for IRRI's research needs, outreach, capacity strengthening, partnerships and resource mobilization. This will include identification and development of project opportunities, focusing on key contributions IRRI can make to develop the agriculture and food system in target countries in the region
• Provide strategic leadership and enable effective governance and management of IRRI's major research and development programs in Africa by ensuring coherence and synergy between various research programs, projects and activities. This includes oversight of robust financial administrative and human resource systems
• Represent IRRI's interests before high government entities in Africa and liaise closely with relevant government offices and agencies, and local and regional research and education institutions
• Act as the chief spokesperson for IRRI in the region and at international forums with interest in research and development in Africa
• Interact with national and international partners and donors to seek new opportunities for research and partnerships, including fundraising, coordination and engagement with both public and private sector
• Build and maintain a strong and healthy working relation for IRRI with other CGIAR centers, international organizations and development agencies operating in the region
• Create and sustain positive relationships with traditional and non-traditional donors, local missions and development agencies to ensure continued support of IRRI's research and outreach activities in the region
• Coordinate regional and national projects in a manner aligned with IRRI's strategic plan and embedded in IRRI's research areas to ensure synergy and coherence
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to develop IRRI’s programs and activities in Africa
• Provide necessary advice for IRRI management and scientists on regional and national developments, emerging issues for research, new opportunities for funding and appropriate policies and procedures necessary for current and future strategic work in Africa
• Coordinate efforts and resources to build the funding and partnership base to grow IRRI in Africa
• In coordination with the HQ, oversee the management of IRRI offices, finances and human resources in the region

Qualifications

• PhD in agricultural sciences, rural sociology, development economics or related field
• Over 15 years of relevant experience in research, leadership and outreach activities

Skills Required

• Experience in developing large research for development projects
• Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary team
• Track record of managing multi-country research for development programs
• Record of high-quality publications
• Prior experience of leadership, partnerships, mentoring and team building

Applications

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the qualifications, competencies, skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources and Organizational Development Office, Ms. Anna Junsay with a subject: Application – Regional Director, IRRI in Africa - your full name.

The position is urgent and will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found. Only qualified applicants with relevant skills and experience will be contacted. We recommend applying as soon as possible and not later than 4 December 2024.

The Living Wage Foundation is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Media and Communications Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive communications professional with a strong background in media relations, public messaging, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile environment and be motivated to amplify the Living Wage Foundation’s impact across key audiences. 

The postholder will lead all media, messaging, and external affairs work, developing and implementing a proactive media strategy that supports our mission and key campaigns, such as Living Wage Week and the annual Rates announcement. As a skilled media professional, you will oversee all communications outputs, ensuring consistency and strategic alignment, while delivering media training and refining key messaging to maximise reach and impact. 

About the Application Process

We work within diverse communities bringing people together. In line with our Inclusion value, we would love to see applications from LGBTQIA+ people, people from racialised communities, people living with disabilities and people of faith, all to better represent the communities we work in. We want our employees to have the working conditions that allows them to fully participate, be able to be their best authentic selves and thrive doing so, and we have employee networks to support staff. Even if you don’t quite meet all the required criteria still consider applying, as we invest in our employees and support them to develop the skills and knowledge required to deliver their role.

For questions and reasonable adjustments regarding your application including information in a different format, or our recruitment process, please contact us. 

Got any more questions?

If you would like further information on the role, the organisation, or our commitment to addressing under-representation and the development and progression of all colleagues, we would be happy to answer any questions.

We will be holding a webinar on Tuesday 26th November, 1-1.30pm where anyone can attend to find out more about the role, all enquiries welcome. In the past, candidates have found this a helpful space for understanding whether the role is right for them.

To register please check the link on Applied.

If you’d like to know more but cannot attend the webinar, please email contact us (details on Applied). 

Living Wage Foundation 

The Living Wage Foundation was launched in 2011 by Citizens UK to tackle in-work poverty and ensure that workers earn enough to live on and participate in family and community life. Citizens UK is the home of community organising with diverse civil society alliances set up to develop leaders to work on the issues that matter to them, such as the Living Wage. Other projects include Parent Action and Sponsor Refugees to add depth to the impact of Citizens UK’s work.

The Living Wage is a movement of businesses, organisations and people who believe that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. The real Living Wage is an independently-calculated hourly rate based on the cost of living and announced each October ahead of Living Wage Week, our annual celebration of a growing network of over 15,000 Living Wage Employers.

The Living Wage Foundation celebrates employers that voluntarily choose to pay the real Living Wage through an accreditation scheme that recognises a long-term commitment to fair pay and has secured pay rises for 475,000 low paid workers. Over recent years, the Living Wage Foundation has built on the success of the real Living Wage by creating new responsible employment standards – Living Hours and Living Pension – for those employers who want to go further and provide the security workers need now and in the future.

The Living Wage Foundation is part of Citizens UK – a community organising charity which works with a broad base of institutions across the political spectrum. At the Living Wage Foundation, we take a deliberately broad-based approach and accredit all organisations who pay the real Living Wage to their directly and indirectly employed staff and are committed to tackling in work poverty.  As a team we work across a range of industries and sectors to achieve this mission. We seek pragmatic coalitions in order to progress specific campaigns, and partnership around a particular issue such as Living Wage, does not imply an endorsement of broader purpose and policies.

Citizens UK

Citizens UK is the biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance of local communities working together for the common good. Our mission is to develop leaders, strengthen civic organisations and make change. Our 550 member communities are deeply rooted in their local areas and connect every day to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Through the method of community organising we enable people experiencing powerlessness to develop their leadership and come together with the power and strategy to make change.

This leads to hundreds of neighbourhood improvements - from zebra crossings outside primary schools to renovated public toilets in cemeteries. And it leads to some of the biggest campaign impacts in the UK, such as winning over £3 billion of wages through the UK Living Wage campaign, securing a legal cap on the cost of credit to control exploitative lending, and ending the detention of children for immigration purposes. We enable local campaigns to grow into large-scale social change projects such as the Living Wage Foundation, Parents and Communities Together (PACT), Sponsor Refugees, and Refugees for Justice, that form an integral part of our theory of change. The most prominent of these is the rapidly growing Living Wage Foundation with a network of almost 15,000 accredited Living Wage Employers across the UK. 

At Citizens UK, our organisers and project staff work within communities and ‘organise across difference’. There are various project roles and management, operational, communication, finance and HR roles that support the organisation and project staff and organisers to deliver on this mission and work. This work is rewarding and can be challenging; it requires a personal commitment to inclusion, a willingness to listen and disagree respectfully, and an interest in working in an organisation where our staff, member institutions and leaders will come from a diversity of backgrounds and often hold views that may be very different from our own. More information about how we operate within this context, and build trusted relationships across difference can be found on our website and is covered in induction. Onboarding and navigating this relational culture, and type of work, is supported by line managers and further training.

In this role, you will be instrumental in advancing our political engagement efforts, building cross-party support and working with political leaders, mayoral teams, and other key stakeholders to promote our initiatives. You’ll manage two direct reports (Events Manager and Media Manager) who each hold line management responsibilities, and you will play a critical role within our Senior Management Team, collaborating closely with the Head of Communications to shape the overall direction of our communications work. 

As a senior leader, you will be responsible for managing and allocating the communications team budget, expanding team capacity, and driving the team’s effectiveness. In collaboration with other senior managers, you will help foster a culture that values creativity, innovation, and strategic impact. 

Main Responsibilities 

Situational Awareness and Research 

• Lead regular updates on key audiences, tracking positions on issues of interest and ensuring the team is fully informed. 

• Guide the team in proactive media monitoring, enabling timely responses to significant developments. 

• Collaborate with the Senior Research Manager to conduct and commission impactful research, driving media campaigns that effectively reach and engage target audiences. 

• Oversee the development and maintenance of a comprehensive press database, mapping key media contacts and publications in line with the Living Wage Foundation’s objectives. 

Strategy Development 

• Provide strategic oversight of the organisation’s media strategy, ensuring it aligns with broader organisational, communications, and campaign goals, and establish clear processes for evaluating its success. 

• Work alongside other Senior Managers in the Communications Team to shape and guide the overall communications strategy. 

• Lead on all media and messaging outputs, including developing high-quality materials, coordinating media events, and delivering media training. 

• Support the Living Wage Foundation’s Political Engagement Strategy by building and sustaining cross-party support for the organisation’s mission and objectives. 

Reputational and Risk Management 

• Develop and manage the organisation’s risk register, offering strategic oversight and serving as a primary contact for crisis communications. 

• Manage and respond to reactive media inquiries promptly, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s values and objectives. 

• Draft key messages and FAQs for media interviews and public responses, and advise senior leadership on sensitive media or reputational issues. 

• Represent the Living Wage Foundation effectively in senior stakeholder interactions and participate in out-of-hours press duties when needed. 

• Strengthen and maintain broad cross-party support for the Living Wage agenda. 

Content Creation and Dissemination 

• Oversee the Media Team in producing engaging press releases, blogs, opinion pieces, and media briefings to elevate the Living Wage Foundation’s profile. 

• Ensure media outputs and communications reflect the organisation’s values and uphold a consistent voice. 

• Create and refine key messaging for public communications, including FAQs and response guides. 

• Lead media training sessions for LWF staff and Living Wage employers, enhancing their confidence and effectiveness in media engagements. 

Relationship Management 

• Lead employer case study development, identifying and preparing Living Wage employers to speak to media and champion a real Living Wage. 

• Drive stakeholder engagement efforts, cultivating valuable relationships with Living Wage employers, campaign partners, and media contacts. 

• Build and maintain relationships with journalists across print, digital, and broadcast media to secure quality coverage. 

• Collaborate with the Public Engagement Team to draft emails, speeches, speaker notes, briefings, and press notices for political engagements. 

• Provide line management and development support to the Media Manager and Events Manager. 

Social Media and Website 

• Ensure consistency in messaging and alignment across all media and digital platforms in collaboration with the wider communications team. 

• Work closely with the Senior Digital and Communications Manager to guide and oversee team initiatives. 

Key Skills 

• An enthusiasm for media and communications, coupled with a strong commitment to the mission of the Living Wage Foundation. 

• Proven experience and a strong understanding of the UK media landscape, with established relationships with national journalists that have resulted in high-quality coverage. 

• Experience in line managing and leading a team. 

• Demonstrated experience in managing sensitive reputational issues, including risk assessment and crisis communications. 

• Skilled in leveraging real-life stories and case studies to drive engagement, including experience in leading media training for spokespeople. 

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce and edit content to a journalistic standard across diverse audiences and channels. 

• Strong track record in designing and executing high-impact communications strategies that achieve measurable results. 

• Competence in using social media platforms to engage audiences effectively, understanding their role in broader media strategies. 

• Proficiency in evaluating campaigns and media outputs, with the ability to derive insights that inform future strategies. 

• Strong interpersonal skills for building effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, including political audiences. 

• Solid understanding of the political landscape and public affairs, with experience engaging cross-party stakeholders. 

Interviews: 9th & 10th December (TBC)

Head of Fundraising and Marketing

About us:

Hospice at Home’s core service is its skilled team of Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants who provide exceptional care and support in people’s last year of life and at end of life, also providing additional services such as Lymphoedema, Bereavement and Family Support, Befriending, Occupational Therapy and Complementary Therapy.

We provide individualised care and support to improve quality of life and our end of life care helps facilitate a peaceful and dignified death in the home and support to those who are bereaved.

Although we receive some funding from the NHS, we need to raise over 85% of our running costs in order to ensure that this vital help is available when needed and remains free of charge to patients and their families. Our Fundraising team plays a huge part in raising these vital funds.

Our clinical service area covers a mixture of urban and rural communities, a region of approximately 1,500 square miles throughout North and East Cumbria.

Role: Head of Fundraising and Marketing

Location: Head Office – Dalston, Cumbria.

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week

Closing Date: 2300 Sunday 08 December 2024

Type: Permanent

The Role of Head of Fundraising and Marketing:

Responsible for the leadership and success of fundraising and marketing for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland, our Head of Fundraising and Marketing is a pivotal role, key to leading and inspiring the Fundraising and Marketing team in sustaining, developing and growing our income and income opportunities.

Utilising your exceptional leadership, events and project management skills, you will guide, support and motivate the team; implementing and managing an engaging and exciting fundraising and marketing strategy that maximises income from events, appeals, grants, corporates, legacies and any other income opportunities that align with organisational goals and vision.

You thrive on challenge and seek opportunities for continuous improvement, to network, to raise the profile of the organisation and have a positive attitude to change with a focus on creating an encouraging, collaborative environment where new ideas thrive.

Are you a highly organised, proactive, motivational, inspiring leader and influencer with skills based in fundraising, marketing, events and project management?

Are you positive and enthusiastic about championing our organisational vision to create a future in which everyone within our community who is facing life limiting illness, regardless of cause, receives the best possible palliative and end of life care and their families and carers receive the support they need?

Yes? Then this could be the role for you!

Essential Criteria:

· Experience of leading and people management, interacting with people from diverse backgrounds with exceptional communication and networking skills

· Experience of event and project management in fundraising/marketing in the voluntary/charity sector

· Educated, as a minimum, to A Level standard or equivalent in relevant subjects

· Experience of managing budgets and regular reporting

· Current knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

· Excellent IT skills covering Microsoft packages, website and CRM software

· Self-motivated with the ability to delegate and negotiate

· Excellent working knowledge of the charity sector with a good knowledge of Institute of Fundraising guidelines

· Flexible and resilient to support events outside of usual office hours.

· Full clean UK driving licence and own transport

Desirable Criteria:

· Leadership qualification (ILM, CMI, CIPD or similar)

· Member of the Institute of Fundraising with a certificate in fundraising management or willing to achieve accreditation

· Project management qualification – Prince II, Agile, PMP / other

· Knowledge of healthcare and / or end of life care and the Hospice movement

· Knowledge of the geographical area covered by the service

· Experience of culture change / change management

· Experience of HR / People processes

· Experience of public speaking

Our offer to you:

· Salary £35,000 per annum

· Contributory pension scheme

· 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

· Annual leave purchase scheme

· Free onsite parking at Head Office

· EAP - Employee assistance programme

· Development opportunities

· Local gym discounts

· Volunteer ‘Give a Day’

· Mileage allowance

· Cycle to work scheme

· Flexible working

· Staff complementary therapy days

· Onsite (head office) employee counselling

· Wellbeing focus including dedicated wellbeing room

· REAL job satisfaction – knowing that your work means something and your contributions to continuous improvements matter

How to apply:

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion because we understand the value that diverse thought, background and experience brings to an organisation which helps us to provide outstanding care for all of our patients and their families.

To apply for this role please send a copy of your current CV including a summary statement and / or covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and why you would like to work with us by clicking apply online before 23:00 Sunday 08 December 2024.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, medical and appropriate checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Right to Work.

We have a full-time vacancy for an Executive to join the Prospect Development team (the team currently consists of one Manager and two Officers).  This role will focus on providing information on prospects, improving our data integrity, identifying connections and supporting the team.  The team takes a data driven approach to fundraising, ensuring that information is centrally logged and can be used in the future to help us identify further high value opportunities.

This role sits within the wider Insight and Development function, the aim of which is to maximise Alzheimer’s Research UK’s fundraised income and support the charity by driving collaborative, efficient and sustainable fundraising. This means that you will predominantly work with our Philanthropy and Corporate functions but will be positioned to work collaboratively across the whole organisation.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Undertake detailed research on prospects and donors in order to increase our knowledge of potential donors and to increase the likelihood for a successful fundraising ask.

· Be proactive and creative in identifying new potential donors and be able to present findings to fundraising colleagues.

· Be agile in responding to ad-hoc requests as required, ensuring we are equipped to act on new fundraising opportunities.

· Gather and disseminate information about relevant supporter networks and peer links to colleagues in order to support fundraising activities, including through our fundraising events.

· Provide administrative support to the team (helping with process documentation, booking regular meetings etc).

· Work with other teams to share expertise and knowledge about prospect research techniques.

· Effectively manage and prioritise your busy and varied workload. 

Partnership Working

· Proactively build partnerships across the Fundraising Department and with other teams.

· Act as an ambassador for the team in interactions across the whole organisation. 

· Be committed to best practice, constantly seeking improvements in our operations.

Information Management

· Learn to use databases to identify new prospects and opportunities. 

· Ensure accurate record keeping of prospects on the fundraising database, being mindful of the GDPR.

· Store information appropriately, with sources and in a clear and retrievable format.

What we are looking for:

· Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Research experience.

· Experience of working with databases.

· Understanding of Data Protection and confidentiality.

· Experience of writing detailed reports suitable for all levels of management.

· Ability to work with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent relationship management skills.

· Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks.

· Good planning and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

· Work well as part of a team, but proactive and can work independently.

· A confident and friendly manner.

· Creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness to identify opportunities.

· Willingness to learn and adaptability.

· Highly motivated and naturally inquisitive.

· Understanding and awareness of the bigger picture.

· A commitment to the ethos and goals of Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £23,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 8th December 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 9th December 2024. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

Are you passionate about working with young people or working in the education sector? Can you engage and inspire an audience and build a pipeline of candidates?

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join a fast growing organisation supporting Volunteer recruitment. This role offers some great benefits including home and flexible working. 

Position: Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working options available)

Salary: £25,934 per annum

Contract: Fixed term, full-time role (9 months), .

Closing Date: Thursday 12th December 2024 (please note that applicants will be screened on a first come first served basis so early application is encouraged, as the deadline may close early)

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 16th December 2024

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast growing organisation and team that recruits and develops young leaders to transform the educational and social outcomes of pupils across the UK. The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator position offers you the opportunity to lead on regional attraction work to deliver a pipeline of high quality volunteers and team leaders (where applicable) excited to apply for the City Year programme. 

You will contribute to delivering an efficient, effective, end-to-end recruitment service, supporting selection and retention to ensure outstanding volunteers are recruited to deliver excellent outcomes for schools and pupils we work with. 

You will have responsibility and autonomy to search for exceptional volunteer and team leaders motivated to drive and shape social change.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Attracting high quality applicants

• Selection of high quality candidates aged between 18-25 

• Retention and onboarding volunteers 

• Developing marketing and promotional activities 

• Monitor and evaluate systems and processes

• Support the recruitment team with wider responsibilities

About You

You will be passionate and inspired to deliver on the organisations mission to recruit and develops young leaders to transform the educational and social outcomes of pupils across the UK. You will be a confident communicator and speaker, with the ability to manage your own time to build a pipeline of candidates.

While it would be an advantage if you have experience of working in a sales, a recruitment setting or of working within an education or volunteering environment… it will be your strong belief, enthusiasm and commitment to the mission and values or the organisation that really drive you forward in this role. 

You will be asked to submit a CV and a cover letter as part of your application. If you do have any experience of working with or alongside a charity/third sector organisations either in a paid for or volunteering capacity or have sales or recruitment experience, then we would love to hear about it as part of your Cover Letter.

In return…

Work for an amazing organisation that supports and develops its team and offers some amazing staff benefits including flexible working opportunities. If you want to make a real difference and believe that young people can change the world, we want to hear from you!

About the Organisation

This youth social action charity challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time voluntary service. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, they support pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.

The organisation are committed to the professional development and wellbeing of all staff and offer a number of core benefits to all employees: 

• Pension: up to 5% pension employer contribution matched after 3 months of employment.

• Holidays: 25 days holiday per year plus one additional day per year after two years of employment, capped at a maximum of 28 day (or the pro rata equivalent for part-time staff).

• Grace days: An additional two leave days over the Christmas break.

• Travel: Interest free loan for season ticket or bicycle. 

• Volunteering days: All employees can take up to 2 days to volunteer in a mission-aligned charity depending upon length of service. 

Due to the high volume of CVs we receive, we can only respond back to the successful candidates. Applications will be assessed as they arrive. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation